About the role

Astrion is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to serve as the technical lead for the RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB, supporting the U.S. Space Force's resilient space systems. The role focuses on managing verification requirements, test execution, and stakeholder communication for complex IT and software integration campaigns.

Skills

Integration Test Engineering IT Infrastructure Software Development Network Engineering Technical Leadership Stakeholder Management Verification Requirements Test Objectives Risk Management Space Systems Satellite Communications Secure Ground Systems Defense Acquisition Problem Solving Time Management

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Overview

Integration and Test Engineer

LOCATION: On Site (Hybrid Option) - Kirtland AFB, NM

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: <10%

Astrion is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, in support of the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. The RAPID Lab plays a critical role in shaping the future of resilient space systems for the U.S. Space Force. This role is for a mid-level or senior engineer with experience leading software of information technology integration and test campaigns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

U.S. Citizenship required

DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field

Minimum 3+ years of relevant technical engineering experience

Background in IT infrastructure, software development, or network engineering

Experience leading integration and test campaigns for complex IT or software systems

Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Familiarity with defense acquisition processes or similar government frameworks

Experience with space systems, satellite communications, or secure ground systems

Prior experience working with senior government or military leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the technical lead reporting to the RAPID Chief Engineer and Program Manager

Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder briefings

Collaborate with government stakeholders and other program offices to align objectives

Develop and manage unit, subsystem, and system level verification requirements

Develop and manage end-to-end test objectives

Manage integration and test schedule and execution for multiple vendors

Communicate risk posture and technical status to program and customer leadership

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